Voting as Resistance and Hope (Sunday, November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

01/01/1857 Library of Congress

Voting as Resistance and Hope

America is at an important crossroad. The election is days away and, depending on the results, we may descend further into authoritarianism or begin the slow process of stopping the madness and putting things right. This election will be difficult. There may be armed ICE agents at the polls to intimidate voters. People of color may have their right to vote challenged. Election outcomes that favor democrats will be contested. The election itself may be denounced as illegitimate followed by an attempt to nullify the results. This is why our votes are so important. Voting has become an act of resistance. Voting our values expresses our hopes for an America that respects human worth, values diversity, and is a voice for democracy and compassion around the world. My talk will include a discussion period. Come and share your concerns about the election.

Randy Best, NoVES Leader

[This is an in-person only meeting]

Platform (zoom) Separation of Church & State - Galina Varchena (Sunday, November 08, 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Consequences of the Election for the Separation of Church & State and the Christian nationalist agenda

We just had an election and whether your side won or not, if you are an Ethical Humanist, you have thoughts about current events and the Christian Nationalist agenda that has been in place for a number of years. What does it mean for non-Christian religions and secular groups pursuing their beliefs in freedom.

Galina Varchena is the Policy Manager for the Center for Freethought Equality. A seasoned attorney and lobbyist, she brings a diverse legal background spanning immigration law and civil litigation to advocacy in the reproductive rights and justice space. She is a veteran of the Virginia legislative trenches.

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Northern Virginia Ethical Society's Zoom Meeting

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Voting as Resistance and Hope (Sunday, November 01, 2026)

Platform (zoom) Separation of Church & State - Galina Varchena (Sunday, November 08, 2026)

Consequences of the Election for the Separation of Church & State and the Christian nationalist agenda